Xue Fon Yang, a tourist from China, jumped rope with US Marine Sergeant Patrick Harrington on Boston Common across from the State House.

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| December 2, 2011

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) congratulated wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after he scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

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| December 2, 2011

Bobby Wardwell (20) of Wakefield set off a celebration after he intercepted a pass in the final minute of the game for a 7-6 victory over Marblehead at Manning Field in Lynn.